Barry Jones shares locals' idea of 'the good life'

8:34 PM,
May 4, 2013

Barry Jones, APSU associate professor of art, works on his new 'Common Hope' project.

Written by

Charles Booth
Austin Peay State University

Barry Jones, Austin Peay State University associate professor of art, sat at his desk in a small basement studio off First Street in downtown Clarksville. The room was dark because of the rain outside. It tapped softly against the windows while Jones rubbed his hand through his beard. He seemed as if he could use a cup of coffee or something with a bit of caffeine. His eyes, usually gleaming with a quiet happiness, were red from staring at a computer screen on this dreary Thursday afternoon.

"What does it mean to live a good life?" he asked. "I have no idea, but I'm hoping to find out."